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Anybody running the new McMillan Hunter? I'm interested in forearm width and length. I would appreciate a measurement from the front action screw to the tip of the forearm and any pictures that you guys are willing to post showing a #3 or #4 contour resting in there. Gotta make a McMillan order here in the next few days and might include this pattern....Thanks!


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I don't have pictures or measurements, but I have three McM McMillan Hunters inletted for Remington 700 SAs in a faux CDL-SF configuration, 24" stainless/fluted barrels, in 243, 257R, and 260. They are my favorite McM design for a standard weight rifle. I also have three of the Sako/Tikka Hunters, the same basic design; two inletted for Remington 700 SAs in a faux LVSF configuration and one inletted for a Husqvarna 8000 action for my 256 Newton. Now that McM is making them for Winchester 70s, I going to buy a couple inletted for the 70 WSSM Coyote and restock my 25 WSSM pdog rifles.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff...


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I have two, both Rem 700; a SA and LA. A BDL and ADL.
My favorite by far.

I have some pics but no measurements. This is a Sako hunter which is darn near the exact same as the McM hunter inletted for an FN SPR action with a #4 Broughton.
I have a "real" McM hunter in edge fill coming for another project one of these days. Ordered first of June.

I'll measure it for you in a moment...

11.5" from center of front action screw to tip.
1.25"+ at the tip of the forearm.

Thank you everyone.....Really helpful!


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Contours run the gamut,in their dimensioning...less is more.

Short shanked(1/2") #3 Brux,in said handle.




#4 Douglas contour dupe,wearing more shank.



You didn't cite the chambering,but a modest shank and modest contour,bear the most fruit in said handle.

Pun be intended.

Roughly amidship,with a 1St Gen Ti and MR to left of frame and a Classic,Montucky Whizzum and Montucky 223 to the right.



Did I mention,that less is more?!?

Hint.

Thanks Stick, your visuals worked perfectly.....! This will go on my #3 contour 1" shanked 257 WBY. Mostly experimenting with a "new to me" pattern as that rifle is already proven....


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Remind me again what the "urban ninja" is chambered for............



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Both nice stocks, but I love the Rem Hunter!!

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Having a 257 Wby put together now with a Rock #4 in the McM NH. I think you'll like it with a 3.

Thanks fellas...........


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The LFB is either a 8mm-08 or a 6-284...but I forget which.(grin)

I would like to go with a McMillan Hunter instead of the Remington hunter. If using a smaller barrel contour
The small barrel looks kind of funny in the wide forearm of the Remington Hunter.
Barrel is a #4 lilja this was a McMillan special I wanted something now. Will order what I want later. 280 Ackley.